For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 852 students in Peru, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Peru, IN is Peru Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peru, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Peru have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Peru, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peru Jr/sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Peru, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Grades: 7-12
| 852 students
Peru, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7605
Grades: K-4
| 121 students
19 Park Dr
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-2961
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Peru, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Peru, IN include Peru Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peru?
1 public high schools are located in Peru.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru?
Peru public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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